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Wireless Baby Camera
Digital
Model #: LV-TW500
w/ Online Monitoring
USERS MANUAL
www.myLevana.com
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PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please visit our web site at www.MyLEVANA.com
for information about your products warranty.
We take quality very seriously. This is why all of our products come with a one year warranty from the original purchase date against defects in workmanship and materials. If you have warranty or support issues
please contact us using any of the following methods:
Phone: 1.866.946.7828 LEVANA Canada LEVANA USA
Fax: 1.888.771.1701 4080 Montrose Road 60 Industrial Parkway #Z64
Web site: www.myLEVANA.com Niagara Falls, ON Cheektowaga NY 14227
Canada, L2H 1J9 USA 14305
Warranty Terms
1. LEVANA products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship and materials. This warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or refund
of the purchase price at LEVANAs option.
2. This warranty becomes void if the product shows evidence of having been misused, mishandled or tampered with contrary to the applicable instruction manual.
3. Routine cleaning, normal cosmetic and mechanical wear and tear are not covered under the terms of this warranty.
4. The warranty expressly provided for herein is the sole warranty provided in connection with the product itself and no other warranty, expressed or implied is provided. LEVANA assumes no
responsibilities for any other claims not specically mentioned in this warranty.
5. This warranty does not cover the shipping cost, insurance or any other incidental charges.
6. You MUST call LEVANA before sending any product back for repair. You will be sent a Return Authorization form with return instructions. When returning the product for warranty service, please
pack it carefully in the original box with all supplied accessories, and enclose your original receipt or copy, and a brief explanation of the problem (include RA #).
7. This warranty is valid only in Canada and the continental U.S.
8. This warranty cannot be re-issued.
Graphic Symbol Explanation
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
insinuated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Never place this baby monitor near water. Placing any electronic near sinks, toilets, bath tubs, or swimming pools is
incredibly dangerous and can create shock hazards for yourself or your child.
This digital baby monitor does not take the place of adult supervision.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN
DISCLAIMERS
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the LV-TW500! You’ve just taken a step to help ensure your child’s safety as well as ensure that you will not
miss out on any special moments of your child’s life. This innovative digital wireless baby camera allows you to view your baby from anywhere
in the world as long as your computer or smart phone is connected to the Internet. Working parents can view their baby from the oce and
grandparents can watch their grandchild grow.
The included video software allows you to record precious moments, detect motion, as well as take photos. Please take a few minutes to read
this manual so you can enjoy the LV-TW500 to its full potential. If you have any questions about your product, please visit www.myLEVANA.com
for tips, tricks, and troubleshooting information.
Note: This device is not MAC compatible
TITLE PAGE ................................................................................................................ 1
PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
........................................................................... 2
DISCLAIMERS
............................................................................................................ 2
INTRODUCTION
......................................................................................................... 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
................................................................................................... 3
WHAT’S INCLUDED
..................................................................................................... 4
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
............................................................................................. 4
FEATURES
................................................................................................................. 4
FCC STATEMENT
........................................................................................................ 5
AVOIDING SIGNAL DISRUPTION
................................................................................... 5
KNOWING YOUR BABY CAMERA
................................................................................... 6
KNOWING YOUR USB RECEIVER
................................................................................... 7
8 STEP CHECKLIST
...................................................................................................... 7
STEP 1 - CAMERA SETUP
....................................................................................... 8
Setting up the Baby Camera
......................................................................................... 8
Using the Magnetic Base............................................................................................... 9
Using Batteries
.............................................................................................................. 9
Using the Crib Mount
................................................................................................... 10
STEP 2 - CONNECTING THE USB RECEIVER
............................................................... 10
STEP 3 - INSTALLING THE DRIVERS FROM THE CD
.................................................... 11
STEP 4 - INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE FROM THE CD
.................................................. 12
STEP 5 - PAIRING THE CAMERA AND USB RECEIVER
................................................. 13
STEP 6 - THE BASICS
............................................................................................ 14
Watcher Software Buttons And Connections
................................................................. 15
Viewing Your Baby Through the Computer
.................................................................... 16
Recording Sections of Footage and Saving it onto your Computer
................................ 16
Enabling Motion Detection Recording
.......................................................................... 17
Footage Save Folder
..................................................................................................... 18
Playback Player Buttons And Connections
.................................................................... 19
Snapshot.
...................................................................................................................... 20
Viewing Baby on Other Computers in the House
........................................................... 21
STEP 7 - PORT FORWARDING AND ONLINE VIEWING
............................................... 23
Option 1
........................................................................................................................ 24
Option 2
........................................................................................................................ 25
Testing Port Forwarding
................................................................................................ 26
Online Software
............................................................................................................ 27
Mobile Viewing
............................................................................................................. 28
DynDNS Setup
............................................................................................................... 29
Port Forwarding Troubleshooting
................................................................................. 31
STEP 8 - SOFTWARE-IN DEPTH
............................................................................. 32
Options Menu
............................................................................................................... 33
Preferences
.................................................................................................................. 33
DynDNS IP Setup
.......................................................................................................... 37
Save Recording and Detection Settings
......................................................................... 38
Motion Detection
......................................................................................................... 39
Event Notications
........................................................................................................ 41
Audio Capture Filter
..................................................................................................... 44
Video Capture Filter
...................................................................................................... 45
Video Capture Pin.......................................................................................................... 45
Command Menu
........................................................................................................... 46
View Menu
................................................................................................................... 46
Logs
............................................................................................................................. 47
Playback (Player) File Menu
.......................................................................................... 48
“SKYPE“REMOTE MONITORING PROGRAM
................................................................ 49
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
..................................................................................... 50
SPECIFICATIONS
................................................................................................... 51
Digital Wireless Baby Camera
w/ Online Monitoring
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Quick Start Guide
1 Year Warranty
Wireless USB Receiver
Wireless Camera
3ft USB Extension Cord 3x Software and Instructional
CD Manual
Adapter for Camera
24/7 Lifetime Live
Customer Support
FEATURES
Watch Your Child Online—Anywhere
You live in a fast paced world and you embrace it. Feel comforted knowing you can check on your child from
work or away on a business trip. Regardless of where you are in the world, you can watch live video of your baby
on any Internet-accessible computer. You can also give your long distance relatives a chance to see your little
one grow.
FEATURES
Completely Private & Interference Free
The digital signal sends clear and secure video of your baby to your computer. Your privacy is completely
protected and Clear Signal Technology ensures that other wireless signals do not aect the great quality of your
video. This TWINKLE series camera provides reliability and security so you never have to worry about static or
interception.
Record Video & Audio of Your Baby
Now you can record footage
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of your baby on your computer and access it whenever you want. Advanced record-
ing helps preserve your child’s special moments for a lifetime. Set dierent recording schedules or just when
motion is detected and review on the computer that was used to record. Setting the motion detection is easy
since there are dierent levels of sensitivity to choose from.
Mobile Monitoring—iPod, iPhone & BlackBerry Compatible
Experience complete freedom with this baby monitoring system that lets you watch live video of your baby from
the convenience of your iPod Touch or smart phone. You can feel more connected to your baby than ever before
and monitor on-the-go easily since no additional setup is required to enjoy this feature.
Stay Notied with Email Alerts
Stay informed—even when you aren’t at home. Set the camera to automatically send you an email when
movement is detected in your baby’s crib or room, or when the camera loses power—it’s your choice. You can
always be aware of what is happening to your child and ensure that whomever is watching over your child is
doing it properly.
Monitor Day and Night
Built-in night vision allows you to see your baby, even in complete darkness. Infrared LEDs provide a clear image
that shows up on-screen but is undetectable to the human eye and completely safe. See clearly up to
10ft away
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Soothing Night Light
Scare the monsters away with the touch of a button. The baby camera has a built-in night light that will soothe
your child to sleep. Shining stars provide a comforting glow, so there is no need for your child to be afraid of
the dark.
Password Protection
Ensure only authorized users will be able to view your child online. Create one password for you and up to 3
family and friends to use when watching your baby on the computer. Only Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa
will be able to see what your little one is doing.
A System That Grows With You
Babies aren’t the only thing you can monitor. You have all features of expensive home security systems with the
ability to record, view online and send yourself email alerts. Use your “baby” monitor with elderly parents, pets,
or as a security camera. Your options are endless.
Protecting Your Children and the Planet
This product is compliant with RoHS standards and has an ENERGY STAR® qualied adapter. RoHS is a European
initiative that aims to control the use of hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment. Levana is
dedicated to developing products that are safe for children and the environment.
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24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support
Assistance is available for you whenever you need it. Simply visit www.myLEVANA.com for video instruction guides or
assistance from our customer support team. Reach us by phone 24/7, or by email and live web chat services. You will always
have access to an expert.
FEATURES
FCC APPROVED
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
FCC Label Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modications to this
equipment. Such modications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
AVOIDING SIGNAL DISRUPTION
Your LV-TW500 uses digital transmission to ensure a clear and consistent picture. The signal also passes easily through
interior walls. However, buildings with metal frames or placing the camera near large metal objects may cause signal
degradation. If reception is poor, moving the camera or receiver may x this problem.
1. Included software can be setup to upload video clips to an FTP server. This makes viewing recorded footage possible.
Transmitter must be connected to an Internet enabled computer.
2. Night vision range up to 10ft under ideal conditions. Objects at or beyond this range may be partially or completely
obscured, depending on the camera application.
3. Additional cameras sold separately. This system supports four (4) cameras total. Model # LV-TW500-C.
SIDE NOTES
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KNOWING YOUR USB BABY CAMERA
1. Antenna: Allows for a stronger connection between your baby camera and USB
receiver
2. Power/Link LED: Indicates that your baby camera is turned on and paired
3. Infrared LEDs: Allows you to view your baby in the dark by turning on LIGHT button
4. Lens: Camera Lens
5. Magnetic Base: Can be adjusted to view at many angles
6. Power Switch: Switching this turns your baby camera on and o
7. Power Adapter Input: Plug the power adapter into this area
8. Night Light Button: Pressing this button turns on and o the night light and infrared LEDs
on the camera. This also allows you to pair the camera and USB receiver
devices
9. Night Light: The stars light up when the night light button is pressed
10. Battery Compartment:
Allows you to have your camera powered by 4 AAA batteries (not included)
NOTE: Batteries in the camera will last a maximum of 4.5 continuous hours. We recommend using batteries only when necessary. For
best results, use Lithium AAA Batteries or the power adapter.
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KNOWING YOUR USB RECEIVER
1. Antenna: Allows for a stronger connection between your
baby camera and USB receiver
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. USB Plug In: This is the part of the USB receiver that plugs into
a USB port on your computer
3. USB Receiver Lid: This is the lid to the USB receiver. It is good to
replace the lid when you are not using
the LV-TW500
4. Pairing Button: This is the button you press to pair the camera to
the USB receiver
8 STEPS TO USE THE LV-TW500
Please follow the step by step instructions,
Step 1: Camera Setup
Step 2: Connect the USB Receiver
Step 3: Install the Drivers from the CD
Step 4: Install the software from the CD
Step 5: Pairing the camera and the USB Receiver
Step 6: Knowing the Basics of the Software
Step 7: Port Forwarding and Online Viewing
Step 8: Software - In Depth
Step 9: Remote Monitoring with Skype
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Setting up the Baby Camera:
Setting up your LV-TW500 baby camera is simple.
1. If you are plugging the camera in, choose the desired location you would like to place your baby
camera. Make sure it is within 6ft of a power source or an extension cable will be needed.
2. Place the baby camera into the magnetic base or camera mount and adjust the angle so that it is
looking towards the area you would like to monitor.
3. Plug adapter into a power source.
4. Plug the power adapter into the baby camera.
5. Slide the power switch to the ON position.
STEP 1 - CAMERA SETUP
Plug Camera In
Turn Switch On
Using the Night Light:
1. Press the button on the camera labeled “Light. This activates the night lights on the camera.
The night light will remain on until the button is pressed again.
NOTE: We do not recommend using batteries with the night light. The battery life will
be less than 2.5 hours with the night light on.
Using Night Vision:
The camera has eight night vision LEDs so it can see in the dark. This night vision uses the power of
infrared light, which is 100% safe for babies. To turn on the infrared LEDs, you press the “Light” button
on the side of the camera, you will notice a faint red glow in the front of the camera; these are the
LEDs lit up.
Night Light
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STEP 1 - CAMERA SETUP
Using Batteries:
1. Using a at-head screwdriver, open the battery compartment cover on the back of
the camera.
2. Insert 4 AAA batteries, make sure to insert the batteries according to the "+" and
"-" signs.
3. Close the battery compartment cover and tighten the screw to hold it in place.
4. Slide the POWER switch (below the antenna) to the ON position. The LED on the
front of the camera will light up (red light).
The LED on the camera will remain red until the batteries lose power.
Change the batteries when the LEDs are red and blinking. Upon startup,
the LED will be red
NOTE: Use new batteries. Do not mix old batteries with new ones. Remove
the batteries from the camera if you do not plan to use it for an
extended period of time.
Batteries
Using the Magnetic Base:
The camera has an innovative and convenient magnetic base that magnetically holds
the camera securely. This allows you to freely rotate the camera left, right, up and
down with ease:
1. Place the camera and magnetic base on a at surface.
2. Rotate the camera freely and aim it in the direction you would like to monitor.
Avoid placing at an angle over 30 degrees as the camera may fall out. The
magnetic strength is lower over the battery compartment.
Magnetic Base
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Using the Crib Mount (Not included):
1. Remove the camera from the magnetic desk mount. The cameras mounting hole is
located on the bottom of the camera.
2. Place the camera on the top of the camera mount’s screw and line up the camera’s
mounting hole to the screw. Rotate the camera clockwise to screw the camera onto
the camera mount. Tighten the silver-colored plate knob by turning it
counter-clockwise.
3. Make sure the clamp on the mount is open by turning the larger white knob counter-
clockwise. Place the clamp over the top of crib and tighten it rmly to the crib by
turning the knob clockwise.
4. Angle the camera to your desired location and tighten the smaller white knob
nearest to the camera to lock it into position.
STEP 2 - CONNECT THE USB RECEIVER
Connecting USB Receiver:
1. Remove the protective lid from the USB receiver.
2. Connect the USB receiver into an open USB port on your computer.
3. You will see a red LED light up on the receiver to show it is connected.
4. Once you have the device connected you are ready to move onto Step 2 and install
the drivers and software.
STEP 1 - CAMERA SETUP
NOTE: It takes a few seconds for the USB receiver to power up; therefore it takes a few seconds before the lights on the USB receiver turn on.
NOTE: Crib Mount is NOT INCLUDED and can be purchased on www.myLEVANA.com
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STEP 3 - INSTALL THE DRIVERS FROM THE CD
Driver Installation
The driver needs to be installed so that the baby camera will work to its full potential.
Once the USB receiver is properly connected you can proceed to install the drivers.
To Install the Driver:
1. Insert the included driver CD (Named CD 1), into your computers CD drive.
2. Open the CD’s le in from “My Computer”.
3. This will open up to a selection of software to be installed, Double-click the icon
named “DRIVERS” and follow the installation guide.
4. Once installation is complete you will be prompted to restart your computer.
5. Once the computer has restarted, the drivers will be properly installed onto your
computer and you can continue to Step 3 and install the software.
If you are using Vista an installation control screen may appear, if so,
select Allow”
VISTA -Select Allow
Restart Computer Prompt
Select “DRIVERS”
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The software is what allows you to view your digital wireless baby camera on the computer! It also
allows you to record video, capture snapshots, view online, and alert you if there is motion detected.
The software is what allows you to alter any of the settings for your LV-TW500.
To Install the Live Viewing Software:
1. On the front of the CD, marked CD 2, there is a serial number – make sure you write it down before
you insert software the CD.
2. Insert the included CD, called CD 2 into your computer’s CD drive.
3. Open the CD’s le in from “My Computer”.
4. This will open up to a selection of software to be installed, Double-click the icon named
“SecuExpress” and follow the installation guide.
5. The rst screen gives you the installation options, be sure to select the top option “Install
SecuExpress.
6. Once installed a completion screen will appear asking if you would like to run SecuExpress 2. If not,
deselect the option and select nish. If you would like to run the program automatically then select
nish.
7. The nal screen will request a serial number. The serial number is the number you wrote down,
from the front of the CD before inserting it into your computer. Make sure to insert the serial num-
ber the exact way it is shown on the CD, as the serial number is case sensitive.
STEP 4 - INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE CD
Install First option
Finish Installation
Serial Number Insert
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STEP 5 - PAIRING THE CAMERA AND USB RECEIVER
Setting up USB Receiver
Now that the proper software is installed on your computer, your computer will recognize the USB receiver as soon as it is
plugged into your computer.
To start viewing your camera footage through your computer
1. Make sure the camera is plugged in and turned on.
2. Make sure the USB receiver is plugged into a USB port on your computer.
3. Start the Secuexpress 2 watcher program on your computer.
Pairing the Receiver to Baby Camera:
Make sure both the camera and the receiver are fairly close to each other (in the same room). The camera should be
powered on.
1. With the USB receiver plugged in to the computer, press the camera selection button on the side to choose which camera
number you want to pair. The LED on top of the receiver will light up next to the camera number to be paired.
2. Press and hold the camera selection button on the side of the USB receiver down. The LED next to camera number that is
pairing will begin to ash for 5 seconds.
3. While the LED is ashing, hold down the night light button on the camera.
You can also hold the pairing button on the receiver and the Night Light button down at the same time
4. Hold both buttons down for about 5 seconds.
5. When the lights on the camera ash three times the two units will be paired.
Note: The LV-TW500 USB receiver is set to automatically nd the baby camera when it is plugged into a
computer. If the receiver does not automatically nd the camera you have to pair the two devices.
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As soon as you Install the software you are able to do the following:
View and get to know the basics of the software
View your baby camera through your computer
Record sections of video footage and save them to your computer
Watch recorded video footage
Take a snapshot of the screen
and save it to your computer
Enable/Disable motion
detection recording
View your baby on other
computers in the house by
using your IP address
STEP 6 - THE BASICS
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STEP 6 - THE BASICS
1. Upper Menu: The upper menu consists of the Camera,
Options, Command, View and Help
menus
2. Screen Options: Allows you to minimize the screen or go
full screen as well as exit the software
3. Motion: The running man icon indicates if mo-
tion is being detected
4. Sound: The speaker symbol indicates whether
or not a sound device is connected
5. Video Indicator: This indicates whether or not a camera
is connected
6. Search Video: Pressing this prompts a search for
recorded footage and launches the
playback player. For more information
see the PLAYBACK PLAYER guide below
7. Snapshot: Pressing this allows you to take a
snapshot of the video screen and save it
to your computer. For more information
see the SNAPSHOT guide below
8. Record: Pressing this allows you to record video
playing and save it to your computer.
For more information see the RECORD-
ING guide below
9. Motion Detection: Pressing this enables and disables mo-
tion detection
10. Date/Time: This indicates the date and time based
on your computers settings
11. Viewing Screen: This screen displays what your baby
camera is viewing live, double clicking it
will give you a full screen view, double
click again to exit the full screen view
WATCHER SOFTWARE BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS
Now that both your baby camera and USB receiver are paired and the watcher software is installed, you can start using it! This guide will give you the basic information for the software. For more information, see the
SOFTWARE-IN DEPTH section.
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Viewing your Baby Through the Computer:
Once the baby camera and receiver are paired the camera image should automatically appear on
the screen.
STEP 6 - THE BASICS
Recording Sections of Footage and Saving it onto your Computer:
The LV-TW500 allows you to record footage onto your computer. The software automatically
saves it in a common area, we recommend leaving the le save location the same.
Record Modes
The software has two dierent modes of recording: Round-the-clock recording and Event
recording. Round-the-clock recording is the default setting which records the video continuously
and Event recording records the video only if motion is detected. You can also choose if you
would like to record audio or not with the recording mode.
To record video/audio footage:
1. Click the “Record” button, when the “Record” button is highlighted in blue the software is
indicating that the footage being viewed on the screen is recording.
2. To stop recording, click on the “Record” button again.
3. You can also start recording by selecting “Command” then “Record” from the upper menu
bar. Selecting “Command” and “Record” again will stop the record.
4. The recorded footage automatically saves to the SecuExpress software folder. We
recommend leaving this at the default settings.
Record Icon
Command Menu Record
NOTE: The software is by default, set to the round the clock recording mode, to start
recording select the record icon.
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Enabling Motion Detection Recording:
Enabling motion detection will prompt the software to record each time there was motion detected
through the camera. This function is good if you want to record each time your baby stirs at night or if
someone comes into the room that the camera is located in. To enable motion detection you must have
the recording mode set to event recording.
STEP 6 - THE BASICS
Record Mode Section
Motion Detection and Record Icons Highlighted
Motion Detection Command Menu
To set the recording type to motion detect record:
1. Select “Options””Preferences” from the upper menu.
2. Select the drop down menu under Recording, and choose “Event Recording“ to enable motion
detection recording.
3. If you would also like to record audio, check the record audio box under the drop down menu.
4. To save changes and exit the preferences box select OK. To exit without saving select Cancel.
5. Once you have set the Recording Mode to Event Recording, the motion detection will
automatically be activated.
6. To enable motion detect to save footage, click the record icon as well. Ensure that both the
running man and record icons are selected and highlighted blue, on the main screen.
7. To de-activate motion recording, press the running man icon again until it is no longer
highlighted in blue.
NOTE: If both the “running man” and “record” icons are not hightlighted in the viewer
software, the system is NOT recording and saving motion detection footage.
NOTE: To start Motion detection
through the main menu,
select:
The “Options” Menu
Choose “Event Recording”
and then
The “Command “menu
Click “Apply Motion Detection.”
Click “Record“
When event recording is
chosen and both options in
the command menu have
check marks beside them,
the system will have motion
detection recording enabled.
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Footage Save Folder
Picking folder to save footage to:
1. Go to “Options” “Preferences” in the upper menu bar and in the record storage section of the
preferences box, choose the folder that you would like the recorded data to be stored by clicking
the […] box.
2. Once you click that box a list of folders will pop up. Find the folder you would like the footage to
save to and double click it.
3. Set the minimum free space, this is to leave space for the software program to operate. The
default value is 1024MB or 1GB. Depending on the size of your hard drive you may want to set this
value to something more like 20000MB.
4. If you want to overwrite over the old footage once the available storage space is used up check the
“Recycle Storage” check box.
5. The ”Record le length setting breaks up the le length into a number of minutes that you
specify. This can be used to delete sections of video that you no longer require. It is
suggested to leave this at the default value (5 minutes).
6. To save changes and exit the preferences box select OK. To exit without saving select Cancel.
7. Within the preferences box the options to set the record mode and record audio are
available. There are two types of record modes to choose from: Round-the-clock recording and
Event recording. For directions on how to set the record mode and record audio see
RECORDING MODE.
Record Storage Section
File List
STEP 6 - THE BASICS
NOTE: For more information on the preferences box, please see the
SOFTWARE - IN DEPTH section.
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STEP 6 - THE BASICS
PLAYBACK PLAYER
Watching recorded footage:
To prompt the playback player to open select the camera icon or go to
“Command” “Search Records” in the upper menu bar.
The Software should look like this:
1. Upper Menu: The upper menu consists of the File, Edit,
Playback, View and Help menus
2. Quick Access: This area contains quick access to open les,
refreshing video footage, maintaining les, saving
footage, deleting videos, muting sound and the
help menu
3. Playback List: This is the list of your recorded footage. To play the
recorded footage, click on the folder you would
like to view to expand it. Highlight the particular
footage and select play or double click it
4. Scroll Bar: You can skip back or ahead on the video by
clicking and dragging the square along the bar
5. Playback Keys: These buttons allow you to play, pause, stop, fast
forward and rewind the play back footage
6. Snap Shot: Pressing this takes a photo of the recorded
footage. For more information see the
SNAPSHOT guide
7. Video Speed: You can adjust the speed that the footage is
playing back. The footage can be adjusted to slow
down to 1/16x and also adjusted to speed
up to 2x
8. Zoom: Pressing this expands and shrinks the
playback screen
9. Date/Speed: This shows you the date and time that the video
was recorded as well as the playback speed
10. Viewing Screen: Your recorded footage will play back through this
viewing screen
Select Icon
Command Menu
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SNAPSHOT:
The snapshot feature is available on both the playback player and the watcher software. Both of the
players (watcher and playback) allow you to take a picture of what you view on the screen and save
it to your computer, you can also add the date and time that the photo was taken. With the watcher
software you have the option to view the live footage through the snapshot screen.
Taking a snapshot with the software:
1. Make sure the watcher software is open so that you are viewing in live mode.
2. Click the camera icon. In a few seconds a new screen will appear with the snapshot you took.
3. You have just taken a snapshot!
With the watcher snapshot you can view live footage by selecting live, you do not have this
option with the player’s snapshot
Saving the photo:
1. To save the photo select the save icon and a folder list will appear, browse to the folder you
would like to save the photo to, name the photo and select save.
Adding font to the photo:
1. If you would like to add the date and time the photo was taken, select “font”.
2. A font screen will appear for you to pick a font and font color that the date and time will be
written on the photo with.
3. Once you have nished, select OK. The photo will then appear with the date and time on it.
Viewing live from snapshot screen:
1. If you want to get a live view of what is being displayed on the camera, make sure you are in the
watcher snapshot screen and select the “live” button.
2. When you select “live, the button that used to say “live will then say “snap.
3. To take a snapshot click on the snap” button.
STEP 6 - THE BASICS
Camera Icon on Watcher
Camera Icon on Playback
Snap shot
Font Box
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